CONFIRMATION
CONFIRMATION PROGRAM
The SJB Confirmation Program prepares young people to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ.
SJB Confirmation One-Year Program
Fridays • 6:30–8:45 PM
Confirmandi meet every Friday or as specified in the program schedule.
Registration Requirements
- Student must be in 7th or 11th grade
- Baptismal certificate
- Catholic sponsor who is at least 16 years old, confirmed, and actively practicing the Catholic faith
PROGRAM CONTACT
For questions about the Confirmation Program,
please contact:
Father Victor Trinidad
victor.trinidad@dsj.org
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
AUGUST 2026
- Friday, August 28 — Information Night with Parents
SEPTEMBER 2026
- Friday, September 4 — Lesson 1: “Why Am I Here?” (Introduction)
- Friday, September 11 — Lesson 3: “What’s Your Story, God?” (Salvation History)
- Friday, September 18 — Lesson 4: “How Do I Know God Is Real?” (Divine Revelation)
- Friday, September 25 — Lesson 5: “Who Is Jesus?” (The Person and His Mission)
OCTOBER 2026
- Friday, October 2 — What Is the Rosary? How Do We Pray It?
- Friday, October 9 — Lesson 6: “Why Be Catholic?”
- Friday, October 16 — Lesson 8: “How Do I Get There—Heaven?” (The Sacraments)
- Friday, October 23 — Lesson 9: “When Did My Journey Begin?” (Baptism)
- Friday, October 30 — Halloween Night
NOVEMBER 2026
- Friday–Sunday, November 6–8 — Confirmation Retreat (Mandatory). Drop-off is at 4:00 PM at Pavalkis Hall.
- Friday, November 13 — Game Night
- Friday, November 20 — Lesson 10: “Why Tell My Sins to a Priest?” (Reconciliation)
- Tuesday, November 24 — Knights of Columbus Thanksgiving Dinner Service
DECEMBER 2026
- Friday, December 4 — Lesson 13: “What Does the Holy Spirit Do for Me?”
- Friday, December 11 — Lesson 14: “Why Have I Been Chosen?” (Confirmation)
- Friday, December 18 — Christmas Celebration. Preparation begins at 5:00 PM, followed by the 7:00 PM Simbang Gabi Mass with families.
JANUARY 2027
- Friday, January 8 — Game Night
- Friday, January 15 — Lesson 15: “Why Do I Have to Go to Mass?”
- Friday, January 22 — Lesson 16: “What Does It Mean to Say ‘I Do’?” and Lesson 22: “Why Wait?” (Matrimony)
- Saturday, January 23 — Walk for Life West Coast
- Friday, January 29 — Leaders’ Retreat—No Meeting
FEBRUARY 2027
- Friday, February 5 — Lesson 18: “Are You Talking to Me?” (Prayer)
- Wednesday, February 10 — Ash Wednesday
- Friday, February 12 — Lesson 19: “Who Is Mary?”
- Friday, February 19 — Lesson 20: “What Would Jesus Do?” (The Beatitudes as a Path to True Happiness)
- Friday, February 26 — Lesson 21: “Do I Have What It Takes?” (Virtues)
MARCH 2027
- Friday, March 5 — Stations of the Cross at 6:00 PM and Mass with families
- Friday, March 12 — Taizé Practice
- Friday, March 19 — Taizé Practice
- Sunday, March 21 — Palm Sunday
- Tuesday, March 23 — Taizé at 7:00 PM with families
- Sunday, March 28 — Easter Sunday
APRIL 2027
- Friday, April 9 — Lesson 23: “How Do I Build the Kingdom?” (Volunteering and Ministry)
- Friday, April 16 — Lesson 24: “Where Do I Go from Here?” (Continuing the Journey After Confirmation)
- Friday, April 23 — Game Night
DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
- Practice with Parents and Sponsors
- Sacrament of Confirmation
Required, Forms, Instructions and policies
Volunteer Forms & Training
- Adult Volunteer Live Scan Form
- Adult Volunteer Live Scan Form Youth Ministry Volunteer Live Scan Form
- SJB Teen VIRTUS Registration Instructions
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